All day Saturday was spent on the beach at San Carlos, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day (especially since it was my birthday)! The weather was beautiful, the water was clear and gorgeous, and the music was blaring! After a whole afternoon out in the sun we were tired and hungry, so we hung out at the beach house for the night, starting off with a surprise birthday cake! Then, grill master Jorge with his helpers Blanca and Monica made some delicious barbecue including ribs, chorizo, and cheesy tortillas, among many other yummy options. Stuffed and sleepy, we hung out talking and laughing and called it an early night.

Sunday morning, Doris and Chicho joined us at the beach house for an amazing breakfast… that’s right, more food. The girls made up a huge spread of eggs, chorizo, jucca, and bread, and once again we ate until we were stuffed. After a short morning of walking on the beach, it was back to El Dorado for a day of relaxation. Jordan, Brittani, and I decided on a place called Sushi Express for dinner, just down the street from the hotel. We were a bit taken aback by the menu; we couldn’t decipher most of the ingredients, and most rolls seemed to contain queso and/or salsa, but we gave it a whirl! It turned out to be amazing sushi; we were all pleasantly surprised. Full and laying by the pool on a beautiful night, we called it a day early to prepare for our day in Colon with Graciella and Matt to see the site for the orphanage. We are very much looking forward to it; should be a day to remember!